House Begins Action on Anti-Lynching Bill
In a party clash at Washington the anti lynching bill advances from a House committee with Republican support while Southern Democrats face possible defeat. The measure seeks modern criminal penalties for lynching and targets cross jurisdiction violence amid fierce states rights opposition. Senator Stennis tracks a Senate plan with a Friday vote.
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Harrisburg Voting Fraud Probe Targets Fifth Precinct
A Harrisburg election inquiry into a November discrepancy in the Fifth precinct, Seventh ward, adds new evidence. Investigators report 965 registered voters while a higher vote count suggests irregularities. five precinct election officials and two others face charges of conspiring to hinder and prevent state elections. Judge William T. Troutman of Northumberland County will preside.
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Corry Store Manager Promoted at Loblaw Groceterias
Loblaw Groceterias announces the promotion of Alton Hinman to manager of the Corry store, part of the Bradford division. Hinman has long served the firm and returns after military service to take on the role. Thomas Crowe Dak succeeds him as stunt coordinator.
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Mortar battle erupts in Jerusalem area between Jews and Arabs
Verge of heavy fighting described at Ramle and Tel Aviv front as British police report multiple dead and wounded. The clash near Madassah Hospital and Hebrew University involved Jews and Arab groups with houses demolished and continued sporadic fire across several hours. Authorities note ongoing violence since the UN partition vote.
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Truman Begins Extended Rest in Southland
Associated Press reports President Truman begins an extended vacation from the 1948 campaign, relaxing at his Key West vacation site after a Caribbean trip. He weighs civil rights push amid Southern opposition, plans a March 27 visit to New York for St Patrick’s Day dinner, and may travel to Washington after March 5 if developments dictate. A Florida court case involving parking, and a family matter in Corry, are also noted.
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US House panel backs 5.3 billion European recovery plan
Chairman Bulow of the House Foreign Affairs Committee endorses a 5.3 billion dollar annual funding level for the proposed Marshall Plan. Eaton supports a neutral, independent setup for managing aid sums but opposes a congressional watchdog panel, warning it could infringe presidential duties.
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Fire Officials Cite Tragedies Highlight Home Fire Safety
National Board of Fire Underwriters and New York Fire Department officials warn that home fires rise from heating faults. They cite 23 children and six adults killed in fires in Corry Pennsylvania Cambridge Massachusetts Wilmington Delaware Camden New Jersey Glen Falls New York and Burlington Town. Recommendations include regular furnace inspections, sturdy stoves, safe wiring, and improved housekeeping.
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Westinghouse and GE workers seek pay hike
The United Mirvbrious Workers Union says it will seek a substantial wage increase to meet rising living costs when wage negotiations open next week with Westinghouse Electric, General Electric, and other plants. About 100,000 Westinghouse and 125,000 GE workers are affected. pensions health plans severance pay and more vacations are among proposals. Westinghouse talks start Monday and GE talks Tuesday at company offices in New York.
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Self employed could gain access to old age insurance
Washington February 26 Partners and business and professional men may get a chance to buy government old age insurance for self employed persons. House Ways and Means Chairman Knutson said a path to include about 12,000 self employed in Social Security is being explored. The subcommittee on Social Security was reactivated to study coverage expansion and make recommendations. About 42 million workers currently pay a tax for old age insurance and receive benefits after age 85 based on earnings. Farm operators and self employed professionals were left out when the Social Security act was named in 1935 due to collection and tracking difficulties.
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Four Killed In Bomber Crash Near Fort Worth
Four members of a bomber crew were killed when a B 29 crashed near Fort Worth Texas shortly after takeoff from Carswell Air Base. Col Alan D Clark of Port Worth commander of the 7th Bombardment Wing and other crew members survived. Names of the four victims were not released as rescue parties fought through rain and fog to reach the wreckage.
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Taft Hartley Act Under Review By Senate Leader
Washington February 26 Senator Walt of Ohio said strikes have been fewer under the Taft Hartley Act but warned trouble may come as the law blocks wage and hour walkouts. He noted contracts expire in six months and discussed the act in a Collier’s Magazine article. Taft stressed the act’s limited impact on wage strikes and warned against assuming lasting industrial peace.
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British Albanian dispute aired at The Hague
Sir Hartley Shawcross urged world nations to harness the International Court of Justice to settle the British Albanian mining dispute in the Corfu Channel. Britain seeks apology, compensation, and reprisals after British destroyers were sunk in October. The speech marked the court's first hearing since its global judicial role was established.
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Lamarre Takes Stand in Trial of Gen Meyers
Lamarre, 36, the chief government witness, testified in federal court that Gen. Meyers made major decisions affecting Aviation Electric Company while Meyers served as a civilian for the Army Air Forces. He said Meyers induced him to testify falsely to a private inquiry and outlined Meyers influence over contracts with Bell Aircraft.
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Absence Of Pilot's License No Bar To B-17 Flight
The Associated Press reports from Balboa Panama that two American sergeants piloting a B-17 without formal piloting licenses flew the bomber to Caribbean Air Command quarters after observing pilots in the field. Witness Glen D. Woods of Muncie said the pilots claimed no trouble in handling the craft, despite inexperience at controls. They reportedly planned to land at Waller Field Trinidad after a flight that included attempts over difficult routes and limited fuel.
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Virginia moves to block Truman in election fight
In a reform push, Virginia lawmakers debated barring President Truman from the 1948 ballot. The plan sought to limit cross party lines by changing the state’s election laws. Proposals would disqualify Henry Wallace’s third party and require voters to indicate party preference.
New York Milkshopped Price Drop Reported
MEW YORK MILKSHED SHOWS PRICE DROP Factory price per 100 pounds fell to 5.24 as producers set to receive about 40 cents less with February actual price to be announced by Cy Blanford area milk marketing administrator. Forecast notes a regional butterfat differential likely near 9 cents per tenth of a pound above or below 35 percent standard. Meanwhile bus drivers in Ellwood City Pa threaten a strike over contracts, dues, union shop, and pay.
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Czech Coup Now Completed by Red Party Officials
A fragment from the Washington bureau notes a 354,000,000 waterways program facing approval. A proposed finance bill and river control measures are under subcommittee review with a likely vote anticipated. The text also references Palestine, the British withdrawal, and statements by a United Nations official.
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Communists in Full Command of Situation
Prague reports Communist control nationwide with plans to transform Czechoslovakia into a Soviet model. The piece notes purges within minority parties and aligns the regime with Moscow while touching on broader unrest and economic issues including milk prices and local production challenges in Erie and western Pennsylvania.
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Western Allies Condemn Czechoslovak Communist Regime
Washington reports the United States Britain and France condemn the new Czechoslovak Communist government after a political upheaval. The notice says the Communists seized power through undemocratic means and began forming a cabinet of loyalists. British and American officials discuss recognizing the regime while Czech students protest in Prague amid police clashes.
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Driver flees city officers in late night chase
City police pursued a driver through the Fourth ward after spotting a vehicle without lights near West Pleasant and South First avenues. The chase extended along East Bonth Street to Shady Evening as officers lost the car near West South Street. a second officer tried to flag it at Booth Center and South streets but the driver sped away.
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Philadelphia Printers Strike for Higher Pay Today
In Philadelphia three hundred printers joined a strike of 900 union members against 28 major commercial printers. The walkout, called as a fight for higher wages, began with mass absences as Sinclair Muir, president of Local 2 of the International Typographical Union, announced the decision at a meeting last night.
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